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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,638.81, 387,166.87 and 207,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,638.81, 387,166.87 and 207,227.15 is: 285,888.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,638.81 : 387,166.87 = 207,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,638.81/387,166.87 = 207,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,638.81x = 387,166.87 × 207,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,638.81x = 80,231,487,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,231,487,044.52/280,638.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,888.78

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